Castello Banfi il Borgo

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15% discount on wine purchases

Room upgrade (subject to availability)

Early check-in/ late check-out (subject to availability)

Offers

Chic OFFER

Your Tuscan Retreat Package

This package Includes exclusive welcome selection of three half bottles of Castello Banfi wines, one five-course gourmet dinner with six wines at La Sala dei Grappoli restaurant, guided tasting of three of the estate’s premier Sangiovese wines, Castello Banfi winery tour with the sommelier, access to “The Giovanni F. Mariani museum of glass” and much more.

Chic OFFER

Chef for a Day Package

This package includes everything in the Your Tuscan Retreat Package plus a four-hour hands-on cooking class, including lunch paired with a Banfi wine selection. Both packages are valid for a 2 or 3 night stay. Please see the conditions tab for full details.

Chic OFFER

Chef's Table

This package includes everything in the Your Tuscan Retreat Package plus a private wine pairing dining experience with the Chef, atthe farmhouse

Overview

Introduction

Castello Banfi Il Borgo is a luxury boutique hotel on the Mariani family's award-winning vineyard and winery near Montalcino in the Brunello region of Tuscany. Set on a 7,100 acre estate, the former workers' quarters attached to the castle have been stylishly decorated with classic Tuscan furniture, fabrics and finery, which are wonderfully-appointed against the original features of terracotta floors, arches and wood-beamed ceilings. Outside, Guests can enjoy a glass of Banfi's finest wine by the outdoor heated pool overlooking the vineyards. There are two dining options on the estate, as well as a wine bar.

The expert concierge is on hand to book or arrange can arrange visits to local towns and vineyards, cycling, shopping and cookery classes. Great for a romantic weekend or a family tour of Tuscany.Awards

Activities

Tuscany is famous for its food and wine, and guests can enjoy cookery classes and wine-tastings to further discover the flavours of the region. Visit the surrounding vineyards by bike or on a wine tour, and enjoy a trip around Banfi's own cellars and vineyard which produce some of Italy's finest wines.

The castle's museum of wine and glass explores the history of this superb estate. Further afield, the concierge can arrange excursions to other vineyards and wineries, as well as tours of the nearby hill-top towns, shopping trips, limousine and other rental services, including Ferrari rentals for real car enthusiasts.

Golfers can have a tailor-made golf itinerary drawn up, to make sure they get the most out of the region's courses, with the nearest just over an hour's drive away. Castello Banfi il Borgo also has a small fitness area with Technogym equipment.

Whatever you want to do in Tuscany, the friendly staff are here to help, while those who want to simply lie back and relax can spend the day by the outdoor heated pool with a good book, before an in-room massage or a visit to one of the wonderful local spas and therapeutic baths.

Dining

The estate boasts 2 fantastic restaurants. La Taverna Banfi, open for lunch, is an informal Tuscan restaurant, located under the vaulted ceiling of the ancient Castello wine cellars where the large casks used for the ageing of Brunello di Montalcino were stored. It serves delicious traditional Tuscan dishes alongside, of course, a superb wine list.

La Sala dei Grappoli is open for dinner, and located in the shadow of the historical Castello Banfi; La Sala dei Grappoli welcomes you in an elegant and refined atmosphere. In the summer, weather permitting, dinner is served al fresco on the terrace from which the spellbinding sight of the lights of the historical Castello Banfi can be enjoyed.

A seasonal menu allows you to select among traditional Tuscan dishes and is presented with a modern touch, accompanied by outstanding Banfi wines.

The Enoteca Wine Bar serves wines from the estate with an optional plate of regional bread, cheese and salami. You can also buy a selection of locally-produced pasta, olive oils and balsamic vinegar (as well as ceramics, wools, soaps, wine glasses, and books) from this shop-style bar.

These seven large bedrooms, sleeping up to three, feature a kingsize bed, Tuscan style wardrobe and dresser, open sitting space, large bathroom with heated towel racks, double sink and large walk-in rain-fall shower. Cotbeds available on request.

These three large bedrooms, sleeping four, feature kingsize beds, Tuscan style wardrobes and dresser, separate living room with a sofa bed, large bathroom with heated towel racks, double sink and large walk-in rain-fall shower. Cotbeds available on request.

This is an extremely large suite, sleeping up to four, with kingsize bed, Tuscan style wardrobe and dresser, a living room with a sofa bed, two bathrooms with heated towel racks, double sink and large walk-in rain-fall shower. Cotbeds available on request.

This in an extremely large bedroom with kingsize bed and sitting area, large Tuscan style wardrobe and dresser, bathroom with walk-in rain-fall shower and separate bathtub, furthermore, a living room with a sofa bed with direct access to a second bathroom with heated towel racks, double sink and large walk-in rain-fall shower..
A unique wine Suite with an exclusive list of rare vintages from our Poggio all’Oro Riserva collection. Cotbeds available on request.

Rates are per night, per room, based on 2 guests sharing. 10% Vat not included. Children up to 12 stay for free when sharing the room with two adults. 3rd beds can be provided in some rooms for Euro100 + 10% Vat.

All stays include:

Buffet breakfast

Welcome drink upon arrival

Free parking

Complimentary soft drink minibar

Nespresso Coffee Machine

Pay per view TV

Wine tasting of three wines

15% discount is given to all hotel guests for wine purchases at our Enoteca.

Complimentary WiFi

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PRICE MATCH PROMISE

If you find your stay cheaper elsewhere we will give you £50 towards your next stay with us.

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